Boat Camping

More on Camping

• Standard Camping
• Group Camping
• Basic Camping Regulations

Sail, and then sleep, under the stars with our developed boat-in campgrounds. There is no camping fee at boat-in campgrounds. There is a fee for boat launch permits.

Before you set sail, take a look at our advice for boating on the lake. Did you know we have specific boat camping regulations? Last, but not least, make sure you're aware of potential aquatic invasive species both in and outside of the area.

 

 

Boat-in Campgrounds

Boat-in campgrounds are designated spaces for boaters to camp on the shoreline. Typically, these campgrounds have picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. Amenities vary by campground.

The table below lists the information for each boat-in campground.

Campground	Number of Sites	Vault Toilet	Water	Boat Dock
Summer Island	6 (six)	yes	no	yes
Enterprise	13 (thirteen)	yes	no	no
Crystal Cove	3 (three)	yes	no	no
Ponderosa	8 (eight)	yes	no	no
Detillion	12 (twelve)	yes	no	yes
Sterling Point	5 (five)	yes	no	no
Penix Canyon	3 (three)	yes	no	yes
Goldsmith	3 (three)	yes	no	no
Plum Point	4 (four)	yes	no	yes

 

Shoreline Camping

Boaters can also choose a space along the shoreline to set up camp.

You cannot shoreline camp within ½ mile of the nearest developed area. Developed areas are those maintained by the NPS, such as marinas, parking areas, campgrounds, and boat launches. This does not include boaters possessing a valid boat moorage agreement with an authorized concessionaire or community access point for moorage.

There are special regulations for shoreline camping – please see our Boat Camping Regulations.

 

Know Before You Go

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  Know Before You Go!

  Boat Camping Regulations

  More specific regulations for boat campers.

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  Boating

  Everything about boating on the lake.

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  Clean, Drain, & Dry!

  Aquatic Invasive Species

  Learn about AIS and fill out the self-certification form.